Overview

• Holger Rune defeated eighth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
• Rune's performance included a remarkable between-the-legs 'tweener' shot that helped him save a break point in the second set.
• This marks Rune's first quarterfinal appearance of 2025, breaking a challenging start to the season that included early exits in other tournaments.
• The 12th seed credited his mental composure and adherence to his game plan as key factors in overcoming Tsitsipas, who had been on a seven-match winning streak.
• Rune will face Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in the quarterfinals, after Griekspoor defeated Japanese qualifier Yosuke Watanuki.